Astm E433 71 - PT NDT

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles
for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: E433 − 71 (Reapproved 2018)
Standard Reference Photographs for

Liquid Penetrant Inspection1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E433; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 3.1.2 Type II Indications—Those in which one of the mea-

1.1 These reference photographs are supplied as a means of surable dimensions is at least three times greater than the other.
establishing types and characteristics of surface discontinuities 3.2 Classes—For purposes of this standard there are four
detectable by the penetrant examination methods. They may be classes of indications which are defined as follows:
used as a reference for acceptance standards, specifications and A. Single
drawings. B. Multiple unaligned
1.2 Actual dimensions including maximum length of indi- C. Multiple aligned
cations and number of indications per unit area must be D. Intersection of surfaces (threads, corners, fillets, etc.)
specified by the users of this document. No attempt has been
made to establish limits of acceptability or the metallurgical 4. Identification
cause of a discontinuity. 4.1 The types of discontinuity indications covered by these
NOTE 1—Examples of these reference photographs are shown in Figs. reference photographs are listed and described in Table 1. Each
1-8. type of discontinuity indication is designated by a Roman
1.3 This international standard was developed in accor- numeral. The class of indication is designated by the letters A
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- through D. Individual photographs within type and class are
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the identified by numbers. Each reference photograph is, therefore,
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- identified with the proper Roman numeral, letter, and number.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. 5. Method of Preparation
5.1 The reference photographs were reproduced from mas-
2. Referenced Documents
ter photographs which are the property of ASTM. The photo-
2.1 ASTM Standards:2 graphs retain the original photographic contrast.
E165 Practice for Liquid Penetrant Examination for General
Industry 6. Basis for Use of Reference Photographs
2.2 ASTM Adjuncts:
6.1 These reference photographs are intended for use when
Reference Photographs for Penetrant Inspection3
specified in the inquiry, contract, order material specification,
3. Classifications or applicable code, and when the severity is mutually agreed
upon between the manufacturer and the purchaser. It is
3.1 Types—For the purposes of this standard there are two recognized that it is impossible to rigidly interpret indications
types of indications, which are defined as follows: from a set of photographic references. Consequently, there is a
3.1.1 Type I Indications—Those in which neither of the need for close cooperation between manufacturer and pur-
measurable dimensions is greater than three times the other. chaser.
6.2 Zones of inspection and severity levels in each zone
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These reference photographs are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee shall be shown on applicable drawings or otherwise specified.
E07 on Nondestructive Testing and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee Unless otherwise specified all accessible surfaces shall be
E07.03 on Liquid Penetrant and Magnetic Particle Methods.
examined.
Current edition approved June 1, 2018. Published July 2018. Originally approved
in 1971. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as E433 – 71 (2013). DOI: 6.3 These reference photographs are intended to depict
10.1520/E0433-71R18.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
penetrant indications of surface discontinuities. They are not
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM intended to indicate the depth of such discontinuities.
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. 6.4 Applicable penetrant examination methods and tech-
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Available from ASTM Headquarters. Order ADJE0433. niques are described in the latest issue of Test Method E165.
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E433 − 71 (2018)
TABLE 1 Reference Photographs, Indication Types
Type Class Description Fig. No.
I A single I-A1, 2
B multiple unaligned I-B1, 2, 3, 4
C multiple aligned I-C1, 2
D intersection of surfaces (threads, corners, I-D1
fillets, etc.)
II A single II-A1, 2, 3, 4
B multiple unaligned II-B1, 2, 3
C multiple aligned II-C1, 2, 3, 4
D intersection of surfaces (threads, corners, II-D1, 2, 3, 4, 5
fillets, etc.)
FIG. 1 Example of Type I, Class A, Indication
FIG. 2 Example of Type I, Class B, Indication
7. Keywords photographs; reference photographs

7.1 discontinuities; liquid penetrant indications; liquid pen-
etrant inspection; penetrant inspection; penetrant examination;
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FIG. 3 Example of Type I, Class C, Indication
FIG. 4 Example of Type I, Class D, Indication
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FIG. 5 Example of Type II, Class A, Indication
FIG. 6 Example of Type II, Class B, Indication
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FIG. 7 Example of Type II, Class C, Indication
FIG. 8 Example of Type II, Class D, Indication
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles

Designation: E433 − 71 (Reapproved 2018)

Standard Reference Photographs for

1. Scope 3.1.2 Type II Indications—Those in which one of the mea-

FIG. 1 Example of Type I, Class A, Indication

FIG. 2 Example of Type I, Class B, Indication

7. Keywords photographs; reference photographs

FIG. 3 Example of Type I, Class C, Indication

FIG. 4 Example of Type I, Class D, Indication

FIG. 5 Example of Type II, Class A, Indication

FIG. 6 Example of Type II, Class B, Indication

FIG. 7 Example of Type II, Class C, Indication

FIG. 8 Example of Type II, Class D, Indication

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